Moments from Usina Viva in Nova Friburgo Disclosure The Usina Viva project returns to Nova Friburgo, in the Serrana region of Rio, with a free program between July 12th and December 12th. The 2026 edition will have the theme "Future and Artificial Intelligence" and will bring together cultural presentations, workshops, courses, lectures and debates on the impacts of new technologies on artistic production and the training of cultural professionals. The activities will take place in spaces such as the Energisa Cultural Plant and the Laércio Rangel Ventura Municipal Theater. The program also includes actions aimed at students and will feature accessibility resources for people with disabilities. ? Follow the g1 Região Serrana channel on WhatsApp.
Usina Viva returns to Nova Friburgo with free programming on culture and artificial intelligence
Moments from Usina Viva in Nova Friburgo Disclosure The Usina Viva project returns to Nova Friburgo, in the Serrana region of Rio, with a free program between July 12th and December 12th. The 2026 edition will have the...
According to the organization, artists and groups from different regions of the state will be able to join the program through a public call, which will be announced on the project's official channels. The initiative seeks to stimulate the circulation of cultural productions and strengthen the creative economy. In addition to the presentations, Usina Viva will have actions aimed at training artists and cultural producers. Among them are a dramaturgy course, a laboratory for developing audiovisual projects and encouraging scenic projects in the creation phase. According to the project's cultural producer, Guilherme Rezende Jr., the proposal is to promote a discussion about the responsible use of artificial intelligence. "The idea is to discuss how these tools should be used. It is not simply talking about Artificial Intelligence, but about the ethics involved in the process of use, about how to transform memory and territory into authorial languages. It is about autonomy. In 2026 we are talking about the future, so for Usina Viva, talking about the future is the future in development", he stated. Almost 5 thousand people participated in the 2025 edition. The previous edition of Usina Viva, held in 2025, had the memory of Nova Friburgo as its theme and brought together 4,796 participants, according to the organization. Over the course of six months, musical performances, theatrical shows, workshops, cinema sessions, exhibitions, debates and traveling actions were promoted. One of the highlights was the Memories Booth, which was attended by 720 people. For the CEO of Energisa Minas Rio, Fernando Costalonga, support for the project contributes to the development of the region through culture. "We believe that the development of a region goes beyond infrastructure. It involves strengthening culture, education, innovation and valuing people. That's why Energisa supports projects like Usina Viva, which expand access to cultural production, encourage the training of new professionals and encourage reflection on the challenges and opportunities of the future", he said. According to the organizers, the program will be published monthly and will include notices for artistic presentations, film project residencies and regular dramaturgy courses.
